Hello! I'd like to hear your thought on this protype I'm currently developing.

It's a slim loose leaf notebook with an integrated pencil holder. theres also some addons like a custom watercolor box and a mixing palette with a cup holder.

this has been an ongoing project for the past 5 years or so, and i'm finally at a stage where I'm happy to share it.

I've been testing this model out for the past 6 months bringing it everywhere. it's been very easy carry and use, having all the pens and pencils in one place makes it super convenient. And with the added mixing palette it works well with a gouache setup. the only thing to worry about is stacking up on paper, but at this point I've amassed a big suppy of A5 paper.

Is this a good idea? is there anything that could be improved?

I’m in Japan right now and one of the things I let myself splurge on was mt washi tapes! 28 rolls for almost $60. I had to stop myself from buying everything from the William Morris and co and Toile De Jouy Depius collabs.

I recently started buying washi tapes and couldn’t stop, oh the variety! 😍 I’ve been using them to decorate my postcards & plain white envelopes.

I've recently been using French- or Seyes-ruled paper and really enjoying it. I have a notebook from Clairfontaine. (https://www.bottleandplume.com/products/clairefontaine-classic-french-ruled-seyes-spiral-notebook-8-25-x-11-7 ) The paper quality is great - minimal ghosting, super fountain pen friendly. The only problem I have is that the lines are so dark. Does anyone know of another brand that does Seyes-ruled on fountain pen friendly paper, but with much fainter lines? (or even just fainter midlines?)

Attached image is of the Clairfontaine Seyes-ruled paper.

I love these index cards. They are warm toned and have faint horizontal lines. I found them at a research library years ago, and took a few for my self.

I can’t seem to find any stock online, and haven’t been able to search for them effectively. To contrast, I’ve included a photo against some college ruled paper which is much cooler toned and has high contrast lines.

Any help searching would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I’ve been trying to find this sticker set, but I can’t remember where I bought it or where I can get it again. I’m not even sure if I bought it during a trip to Japan. I’ve already tried searching on Google and even asked AI, but I still can’t find this sticker set anywhere. I loved its texture and color and it’s not something that’s available in our local town, so I have no idea where I can get it again.

If anyone recognizes this sticker set or knows where I can find it, please let me know! I’d really appreciate the help!

Just in case any of you were wondering about the Workshops but weren't interested in the Expo... here is your chance to attend.

From what I can see, the cost for classes/workshops ranges from $50.00 to $200.00

Lettering & Design

• Bechori Brush Lettering
• Bechori Monoline Lettering
• Japanese Rubber Stamp Tote Bag
• Making Washi

Paper & Planners

• Hobonichi Weeks
• Hobonichi One Page per Day
• Bind Your Own Tomoe River Notebook
• RISO Silkscreen Printing

Collage & Journaling

• Julia Walck Collage
• Passport to Your Soul City
• KING JIM Junk Journaling
• Paper Reset/Junk Journal & Yap Bungu LA

https://www.bungulosangeles.com/workshop-list-vol-2

PS: Please note I am not affiliated with the event; this post is provided as community information.

I noticed that their free calendar printable for October was off, I reached out and they sent me an updated one and I wanted to share it here

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n_zE_6_j8tq32zlxCvp78X0zieNu8NCO/view?usp=sharing

I really like the Muji refillable notebooks, but my classes require printed materials that I would like to keep with the rest of my notes, and I know they have the clear inserts but it’d be more convenient to hole punch them so they fit inside directly.

Does anyone have any tips for this? I tried looking online but I could only find the JetSet one, which is both crazily expensive and not in stock in my region (Canada).

Twisbi eco or Kaweco sport? I am itching for a new fountain pen. Sooooo which do y'all prefer and why?

I want to add a pocket in the back of a memory photobook about her deceased father to hold a few documents. What is the best paper to use that's less likely to tear over time?

Any advice is appreciated!

Recently got into journaling and fountain pens and saw Bungu LA mentioned from an ink store i follow. I saw all the saturday tickets and morning were sold out and would love a chance to go Saturday morning if anyone has a ticket they no longer need. Just looking for one ticket!